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Apple today published a new support article that provides more detail on Apple Intelligence usage terms, limits, and restrictions. Here’s what the company says. more…
Today Apple introduced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its latest flagship models. While each Pro model is largely identical, there are two exclusive new advantages—one for each model. more…
If you like the new wallpapers Apple created for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, you don’t need to buy a new iPhone to get them. You can download them right here. more…
iPhone Duo is the name of Apple’s new foldable model, and it’s perhaps the most fascinating new model since the original iPhone. Here are all the little iPhone Duo details you might have missed. more…
During today’s “Surprise and Shine” event, Apple confirmed the rollout timeline for the new Siri AI, which will launch in English before expanding to five more languages in October. Here are the details. more…
Apple today unveiled AirPods 5, available to order now starting at just $129, the new version of its entry-level AirPods. The biggest takeaway is that — among a sea of Apple price increases — the new AirPods are actually cheaper than ever, despite coming with Active Noise Cancellation as standard, and a few other niceties. Here’s what’s new compared to the outgoing AirPods 4 … more…
Today Apple unveiled three flagship new iPhone models: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max as well as the foldable iPhone Duo. Here’s an overview of the key differences between each model. more…
Apple is launching an all-new set of features called Audio Intelligence, starting with today’s new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. The company details how the new feature works, especially around privacy, in a new paper. more…
Just a month after raising trade-in values across much of its product lineup, Apple has updated them once again following its “Surprise and Shine” event, lowering values for iPhones while increasing them for iPads and most Macs. Here are the new values. more…
Apple is launching a new free trial offer with the purchase of eligible hardware, including the just-announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone Duo purchases will allow users to unlock a three month trial of the Apple One bundle. more…
Apple has announced that macOS 27 Golden Gate will ship to all users next Monday, September 14. Here are Apple’s official release notes for macOS 27. more…
Apple has just announced the new flagship iPhone lineup, featuring iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. One of the biggest improvements is battery life. In fact, Apple says this generation represents the biggest jump in battery life iPhone history ever. So let’s break down what’s changed … more…
Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable display device. Additionally, the company has detailed how third-party apps will work with the larger display. This includes three modes for apps that target iOS 26, iOS 27.0, and iOS 27.1. more…
New Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8 are available to developers and users in the public beta program. Here are the details. more…
Today Apple announced that iOS 27 will launch next Monday, September 14. Here are the full release notes for the major new iPhone update. more…
Apple today confirmed that macOS 27 Golden Gate will launch on September 14, alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and its other operating systems. Here’s the full list of compatible Macs. more…
Today Apple unveiled iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, its latest flagship models. Here’s everything new with iPhone 18 Pro vs last year’s iPhone 17 Pro. more…
With the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now starting $100 more than their predecessors, Apple has also applied the price hike to the entire iPhone lineup, including the phones that didn’t change at all. That means the base model iPhone 17 now starts at $899, up from $799. Similarly, the iPhone Air breaks into the four digit club, now priced at $1099 to start. more…
With the “Surprise and Shine” event now in the books, Apple is now rolling out the first developer and public Release Candidate of macOS 27 Golden Gate ahead of the operating system’s public launch. Here are the details. more…
Today following its “Surprise and shine” September event, Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more. more…
Apple has released the first iOS 27 release candidate for testing. The update brings Apple’s next major iPhone software release one step closer to public launch, with Siri AI leading the list of changes. more…
Today at its September event, Apple unveiled iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo, but there was no base model iPhone 18 introduced. Here’s why. more…
During its “Surprise and Shine” event today, Apple confirmed that iPadOS 27 will be released in just a few days, on September 14. Here are the compatible devices. more…
Today Apple unveiled the first foldable iPhone ever: iPhone Duo. But the new model won’t launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro. Instead, Apple has confirmed an October release date. more…
We didn’t get the new Apple TV 4K model some had predicted in today’s fast-paced ‘Surprise and shine’ event, but the developer and public Release Candidate (RC) of tvOS 27 is now rolling out … more…
Apple has officially unveiled the highly anticipated foldable iPhone, and it’s called iPhone Duo. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
watchOS 27 is coming this month, and now we have an official release date. Apple says we can expect the Apple Watch software update on Monday, September 14. The Apple Watch software update brings Siri AI, new ways to launch apps, and more changes to the device. more…
Today during its Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 announcements, Apple announced a new watch face coming to watchOS 27: Siri Modular. more…
Apple today confirmed at its “Surprise and Shine” event that iOS 27 will be released in less than a week, on September 14. Here are the compatible devices. more…
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are official. Apple has announced its two new Apple Watch models as part of its product event today. An upgraded health tracking system is key to both models. more…
Today Apple unveiled its latest hardware products during the “Surprise and shine” event, where we also learned the release date for visionOS 27, the new software update for Vision Pro. more…
Apple today unveiled the A20 Pro, its first chip built on 2nm technology at its “Surprise and Shine” event, bringing major CPU, GPU, and AI upgrades to the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are the details. more…
Today during its iPhone 18 Pro event, Apple announced the next generation AirPods 5 with improved active noise cancellation. Here are the details. more…
Apple is introducing a new Reference Image feature as part of the new iPhone 18 Pro, which digitally authenticates that the image you took with the camera has not been altered later by AI. If edits have been made, users can see the ‘digital negative’ original and compare the differences. This is Apple’s answer to the rise of synthetic AI-generated imagery. Reference Image ensures that people looking at your photos know if it reflects the true reality or not. more…
Apple has announced that the iPhone 18 Pro offers three times the cooling performance of last year’s model. A new chip design puts the CPU closer to the “next generation” vapor chamber, for greatly improved cooling to support sustained high-performance use … more…
iPhone 18 Pro is now official. Apple just kicked off its big event today, and the first new products include the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. more…
Just ahead of $50 off, the AirTag 2 all-time low is back, and we are once again tracking $100 off AirPods Max 2. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is, however, headlined by a giant $500 price drop on Apple’s latest 14-inch 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, a solid $100 price drop on the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display you can buy, and the now even lower launch price on this sweet new liquid-cooled Qi2.2 MagFlow Pro 25W Qi2.2 power bank. Check it all out below. more…
9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is brought to you by iMazing: iMazing’s platform for data transfer and device management keeps getting better. Get 20% off iMazing with code 9TO5-SEP26-20OFF. I’m at Apple Park for today’s “Surprise and shine” event, headlined by the rumored announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo. We’re also expecting the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5. Bookmark this page to follow along with 9to5Mac’s coverage of all of Apple’s announcements today. more…
Today is Apple’s big September launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the Apple event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has offered several last-minute leaks ahead of today’s “Surprise and shine” Apple event, including the iPhone Duo name for the foldable. And his latest post on X details the expected colors for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. more…
John Ternus, ahead of his first product unveiling as Apple CEO, has just posted a mysterious video teasing what may be iPhone 18 Pro’s new camera feature. more…
We’re expecting today’s shiny new iPhones to be accompanied by price raises, even if they aren’t as painful as initially expected. Apple is reportedly softening the blow a little for some upgraders by offering higher trade-in values for devices with minor cosmetic defects … more…
We’re just hours away from Apple’s “Surprise and shine” special event, where it’s expected to announce the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. more…
It was widely expected that the first foldable iPhone set to be launched later today would be named the iPhone Ultra. However, a report yesterday said that the device will instead be called the iPhone Duo. If accurate, it’s an interesting development as it might potentially point to the company reserving the Ultra suffix for a completely different future model … more…
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The Apple Lakeside store, located in a large out-of-town shopping center in Essex, England, is set to reopen on Saturday after a major redesign. The company says the upgrades include new sustainable materials and a range of accessibility improvements … more…
Following the usual tradition, the Apple Store is down ahead of this morning’s September Apple event, kicking off at 10 AM Pacific Time. We are expecting Apple to announce the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the foldable iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and updated AirPods (fifth-generation). more…
Samsung says it welcomes Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market, although the company appears to feel threatened by the likely build quality of the iPhone Duo/Ultra. A Samsung exec said he sees Apple’s launch as “acknowledging and recognizing” the Korean company’s “pioneering” lead … more…
Apple has hiked priced across its range of products the past few months, but the iPhone has so far escaped unscathed. That is set to change today when Apple unveils its newest lineup of high-end iPhone models, including iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the brand new foldable device, the iPhone Duo. But a late-breaking Bloomberg report indicates that the price increases may not be as bad as some feared. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will cost $100 more than the previous-generation, setting a new starting price of $1199. more…
Apple will announce the new Apple Watch lineup later today, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the early scoop. He reports that the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will include a new AI feature that ambiently listens to the microphone, GPS, and uses other sensor data, to generate daily recaps of what you did, including conversation summaries. Gurman says the feature does not store audio recordings, and can be controlled to run all day long, or only when at certain locations. and generated Recaps will be stored inside the new Siri app. more…
Apple is officially set to unveil its first foldable iPhone in a few hours. On the eve of the event, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has reported some last-minute details, including a spoiler for the foldable iPhone’s actual name: iPhone Duo. more…
Apple is expected to announce its first-ever foldable iPhone tomorrow, which rumors say could be called the iPhone Ultra. Here are some last-minute rumors about what to expect. more…
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the first two episodes of “Last Seen,” an Australian kidnapping drama starring Patrick Brammall (Glitch). Watch the trailer below. more…
Users who post status updates on WhatsApp can now publish longer music clips, with the length limit doubled to 30 seconds. Here are the details. more…
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Apple has added new hardware identifiers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices, some of which could be announced as soon as tomorrow at its “Surprise and Shine” event. Here are the details. more…
Bloomberg reports that the UK intends to introduce legislation that would require Apple and Google to “stop children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on their phones and tablets.” Here are the details. more…
A new TrendForce report shows that Apple saw a 14% year-over-year increase in smartphone production during Q2 2026, reaching a 19% share of global production, second only to Samsung. Here are the details. more…
iPhone 18 Pro is about to be unveiled, and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before. more…
A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple, Garmin, and Huawei bucking a market-wide decline in smartwatch shipments in Q2 2026, with Huawei reaching a record share of global shipments. Here are the details. more…
Meta AI just launched a brand-new iPhone app called Muse from Meta. Similar to Grok Bot in presentation, Muse is a personal AI agent that handles tasks for you. more…
Last week Sonos unveiled several new features coming to its app soon, and now the first of those upgrades are here in the ‘Sonos 27’ app update. Here are the details. more…
In April, OpenAI released upgraded image generation technology with ChatGPT Images 2. Five months later, the company is releasing an enhanced version, ChatGPT Images 2.5. more…
Rumors about the new Apple TV 4K have long suggested it will have a more modern chip to enable Apple Intelligence support. But a new leak uncovered by Aaron Perris points to an even more powerful chip than previously expected. more…
When tvOS 27 is released later this month, Apple TV users will gain an overhauled Podcasts app. The new version includes Apple’s new video podcast streaming technology. However, eagle-eyed users may notice that the upcoming software update removes one feature that may be missed after updating: support for shows followed by a URL. more…
On the eve of its big iPhone launch event, Apple has just released a new iOS 26.6.2 software update for iPhone. Here’s what’s new. more…
Tomorrow is Apple’s biggest product launch event of the year, with new Apple Watch models expected to debut. And now in an unusual move, the Apple Watch SE 3 is completely unavailable in all configurations on Apple’s website. more…
Slow Horses returns next week to Apple TV, and early reviews say season 6 is “the best one yet.” Here’s a sampling of the first reviews. more…
As previewed earlier this year, Google Chrome is now operating on a two-week release cycle. more…
While the Labor Day sales are over now, Amazon is still offering holiday deal pricing on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and it has brought back all-time lows on AirTag 2 at $20 each. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the very first discount on the brand new M5 Max Mac Studio ahead of delivery this month, alongside the ongoing deals on the new M6 Mac mini. We also have a return all-time low on the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display at $100 off and this base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at the best price in months ($150 off). Everything else awaits below. more…
EU filings revealed today that Apple has acquired a company called Sonera, makers of wearable-centered technology that sounds like it’s from the future. more…
Apple Arcade adds new titles to its library of ad-free, in-app purchase-free games every month. And next month, five new games are coming per Apple’s latest announcement. more…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 will be unveiled tomorrow, and a last-minute leak may reveal new features coming in watchOS 27 for the latest models and more. more…
We’re one day away from Apple’s Surprise and Shine event, where we’re expecting to see anywhere from six to nine shiny new products. The iPhone Ultra foldable is set to be the headline news, but which of the expected announcements most excites you personally … ? more…
General Motors first announced that it was ditching CarPlay in all future EVs back in 2023, subsequently issuing a series of ridiculous justifications – and at one point even implying it’s what Steve Jobs would have done. But it seems there is now one exception. Since that U-turn was reportedly based on customer feedback, perhaps GM is now rethinking its life decisions … more…
This week brings Apple’s big iPhone launch event, where new Apple Watch models will be introduced too. Here’s what to expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12. more…
On the eve of Apple’s special event, Bloomberg is out with a new report detailing the decade-long foldable iPhone development. The report highlights former Apple CEO Tim Cook’s involvement in the project. Plus, details on how much the foldable iPhone could cost. more…
Counterpoint Research has predicted that global foldable phone shipments will surpass 100 million units by the end of this year, with the iPhone Ultra playing a major role in this growth. The firm says it expects Apple to take 25% of the entire market this year – and it may be the biggest player by the same time next year. In timing unlikely to be coincidental, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, leaked last month, is officially launching in China the day before Apple’s event … more…
Code reportedly found in the Camera app in the latest iOS 27 beta appears to point to the introduction of some major pro photography and videography features. While the stock camera app has grown in power over time, the reported discoveries seem surprising for an app primarily geared to point-and-shoot usage … more…
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Programmable physical controls are becoming key to power user workflows, including agentic programming. Now Logitech is bringing to market a compact solution that fits on any desk. Logitech today announced the MX Keypad, a $99.99 accessory with nine customizable full-color LCD keys for launching commands, running macros, and accessing AI tools. more…
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TrinamiX, a subsidiary of BASF, says Apple’s current implementation of Face ID is infringing on several of its patents. Here are the details. more…
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will let users connect third-party AI agents to the app, chat with them, and give them instructions to carry out tasks on their behalf. Here are the details. more…
Apple’s WebKit team is inviting developers to submit their ideas for Interop 2027, the next edition of the cross-browser initiative aimed at improving web interoperability. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV just wrapped up the third season of its hit sci-fi series Silo, with a fourth and final season already dated for summer next year. But it seems the streamer has more ambitious plans yet. According to reliable Apple TV reporter Sigmund Judge, Apple is working on a spin-off show that could go into pre-production later in the year. more…
There have long been reports and rumours about Apple working on a foldable clamshell device that is either an iPad, a Mac, one of each, or a hybrid of the two. A recent report said that although this was once a priority for new CEO John Ternus, the project had been cancelled – but I don’t think that’s entirely accurate … more…
A video shared by a leaker with some track record appears to show two of the new iPhone 18 Pro colors as part of a display at a retail store. The brief video clip shows both the dark cherry and blue colors we’re expecting, but it is almost certainly fake … more…
Labor Day 2026 has arrived and you have less than 24 hours left to get in on the massive Amazon and $20 each, AirPods Pro 3 are down at $50 off and you can now score the latest AirPods Max 2 at $100 off the list price. Those offers join the lowest prices anywhere on the brand new M6 Mac mini ahead of delivery, this $150 price drop on M5 MacBook Air, and Amazon all-time lows on iPhone 17 Pro units. You’ll find all of this year’s most notable discounts waiting down below alongside a giant collection of deals on charging gear, Switch 2 games, power stations, e-bikes, smart home upgrades, smart TVs, and much more. more…
If you’re willing to exercise a little patience rather than rushing out to buy a shiny new Apple product on launch day, then Apple’s refurbished store has always been an excellent option. Typically, there will be around a three-month wait between a product launch and the first refurbished models appearing on Apple’s website. Other companies offers their own alternatives, like Amazon Renewed and Walmart Restored, but it’s important to understand the different standards and warranties that apply … more…
Apple’s big September event is this Wednesday, and the company has three new iPhone models set to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. Here’s what to expect. more…
There were two reports in the last few days indicating different routes for Apple to make more money by boosting Services revenue. In my view, it should absolutely do the first of these, but not the second – and it appears Phil Schiller may agree … more…
The prestigious television Emmy Awards began this weekend, with the winners announced for Creative Arts categories. The Primetime award ceremony is coming up on September 14th, which will include the big categories like Best Drama and Best Comedy. So far, though, Apple will be very happy with the recognition it has gotten, with Apple TV leading the weekend with a record 20 wins. A lot of that success is attributable to the breakout comedy Widows Bay, which earned 8 wins, and is now looking likely to sweep up all the top prizes in the comedy categories. more…
Looking for new iPhone and iPad games to play? The App Store has plenty of games without ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is a great subscription option for families, though it’s not the only game in town. If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you’re also paying for a huge catalog of great iPhone and iPad games. more…
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly considering making some changes to its App Store. The goal? To increase the potential revenue it brings in. more…
As soon as next month, Apple is expected to introduce its next MacBook Pro redesign. We’ll be seeing OLED, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a thinner chassis, Dynamic Island, and much more. This upgrade was rumored to be called MacBook Ultra, though it wasn’t necessarily clear where that’d leave the MacBook Pro brand. Now, it’s a lot more clear. more…
Last year, Apple completely reinvented multitasking on the iPad, with the introduction of windowing in iPadOS 26. At first, this meant the removal of the simpler version of multitasking, Split View and Slide Over. Those features did eventually return, but at a cost – they required you to use the clunky new windowing system. I was hoping iPadOS 27 would improve this, but it didn’t. more…
CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box. Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay entirely, and what about keeping your iPhone charged and cooled on long trips? Fortunately, improving those areas doesn’t require a big investment. These affordable accessories cover everything from wireless CarPlay and MagSafe charging to cable management and complete displays for older vehicles. more…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Calendar events can often be missed, especially since they’re usually just a notification. If you’re in do not disturb or simply aren’t looking at your phone, you might not see it. With KeyAlarm, certain key calendar events can easily be turned into alarms, allowing you to always know about what’s most important. more…
This month, Apple will be unveiling its first foldable iPhone – rumored to be called iPhone Ultra. It’s going to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display. In July, Samsung introduced the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 – and it comes with those same screen sizes. Whether or not you believe Samsung only made this phone to preempt the iPhone Ultra is a different story – but one way or another, seeing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 gives us a great early idea of what iPhone Ultra will feel like in the real world. more…

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